12/16 Spreading Holiday Cheer

The week before Christmas is usually spent running around buying gifts, attending holiday parties and putting the final touches on your home for the annual Holiday party. This year Jeffrey Gay and Staci Wilson with Kimball Office visited our company headquarters in Jasper, Indiana and took a short trip down the road to the French Lick Resort. Take a minute to enjoy the beauty of the 2012 West Baden Christmas Tree...Happy Holidays from French Lick, West Baden, Indiana! 

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In The News!
2012 Holiday Parties

Each year our industry puts on some of the best holiday parties out there! This year a few of our Kimball Office team members attended events last week. Check out a few photos from the December Holiday events that occurred this past week. In the mix we have The Elocen Group LLC holiday party, IFMA Holiday Networking Event, and last but not least the CoreNet Holiday Networking Event.

The Elocen Group LLC

For more information on The Elocen Group LLC, click here.

IFMA Holiday Networking Event

For more information on IMFA, click here.

CoreNet Global Holiday Networking Event

For more information on CoreNet, click here.

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Product Of The Week!

Itsa Chair

Itsa 1.0 mid back chair with knee-tilt control

Adjustable Seat Depth

Knee Tilt Control

Synchronous Control

Stay on budget, and look good doing it. The clean lines of Itsa complement its sleek design, making it the right choice for any application. 

From the front reception area to private offices and even training rooms, Itsa lets you:

• Affordably fit everyone
• Outfit every work space
• Complement any style

Simple design doesn't mean you're missing out on functionality. Itsa options include:

• 1.0 design for average to tall users, 2.0 design for petite to average users, and 300lb for bariatric users.
• Squared or rounded seat styles
• Height adjustable arms
• Seat slider adjustment
• Synchro-tilt and knee-tilt control

Itsa 2.0 mid back chair with synchro-tilt control

For more information on the Itsa chair, click here.

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Mid Atlantic Sports

Washington Redskins & Baltimore Ravens

The Washington Redskins clinch First Place in NFC East...

Kirk Cousins #12, 2nd String QB-Redskins

Due to an injury sustained against the Baltimore Ravens, Redskins QB RGIII was not cleared to play in this past Sundays Game. Usually this type of news would cause Skins fans to worry but after this Sundays game we can all breathe a sigh of relief. Redskins back-up QB, Kirk Cousins came through with the win against the Cleveland Browns with a score of 38-21. Now the Washington Redskins are in First Place in the NFC East with a very bright future ahead. Tune in next week to see the Skins take on the Eagles in Philadelphia.

Not good news for Baltimore this week...unfortunately the Ravens could not hold off Peyton Manning and his Broncos; the Ravens fell short this week and lost 34-17. Baltimore is still in good standing though sitting in first place in the AFC North. Tune in next week to see them take on the NY Giants in NY, Sunday, December 23rd. Good Luck Boys!

For the entire Redskins schedule, click here.

For the entire Ravens schedule, click here.

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Golden Triangle Events:

Check out these fun events happening near the Kimball Office D.C. Showroom, and in the Metro Area!

December 18 
Bones of Turkana

December 20 - December 21 
Andre Chreky Double Day Deals: Cellophane Hair Treatment

December 25 
Christmas Meal at Luna Grill & Diner

December 26 - December 27 
Andre Chreky Double Day Deals: Gift Cards

December 27 - December 28 
Andre Chreky Double Day Deals: Signature Facial

December 28 
Adam Ferrara from "Rescue Me," "Top Gear," & Comedy Central

December 31 
New Year's Shows at the DC Improv!

December 31 - January 1 
Barcode New Year's Eve Celebration

For more information on the Golden Triangle and what is around the Kimball Office D.C. Showroom, click here.

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Recipe Of The Week!

Holiday Cookies

A favorite holiday past time is baking those special holiday cookies! Whether it be by yourself vigorously working away at the sweets for a holiday party or taking the time to plan a fun activity with the family, all in all they always turn out delicious! Try this recipe for holiday sugar cookies with a bit of a festive touch!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Edible Paint Icing, recipe follows
• Garnish: silver dragees, sugar pearls, sparkling sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla and almond extract until combined.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until smooth. Wrap dough in heavy-duty plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with assorted snowflake cookie cutters and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Chill dough 15 minutes. Bake for 10 minutes, or until edges are very lightly browned. Let cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Paint cookies with Edible Paint Icing. Garnish with silver dragees, sugar pearls and sparkling sugar, if desired.

Edible Paint Icing:

• 1/4 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons meringue powder
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• Food coloring, optional

In a medium bowl, combine water and meringue powder; whisk until foamy. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add food coloring, if desired. Use immediately.

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Upcoming Events:

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Until next time, stay green.

Thanks for reading..!

Kimball Office Mid Atlantic